If there’s one time of year when you’re likely to make candy—this is it! Meringues, taffy, and brittles are all…
High Altitude and Its Effect on Cooking
Most recipes and temperature guidelines are calibrated for sea-level conditions, but what if you live in a high-altitude area like…
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Who doesn’t love receiving a gift of something sweet from their sweetheart? This Valentine’s Day make your own chocolate dipped…
Candy Chemistry: Homemade Peanut Brittle
Candy, especially good home-made candy, is a great way to inject a bit of fun into your every-day life! Sadly,…
Super Simple English Toffee
Toffee is a bit harder than its like-colored cousin, caramel and according to Food Scientist, Harold McGee contains less butter and milk solids and is cooked 50°F hotter.
Divinity: The homemade treat that’s simply divine
Divinity is a nougat-like sugar candy that is aerated with egg-white foam. It’s a cross between a meringue and a candy, and can be soft and chewy, or hard and crunchy depending on temperature and ratio of sugar syrup to egg whites.